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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,833, 608,400.84 and 247,294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,833, 608,400.84 and 247,294.12 is: 341,294.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,833 : 608,400.84 = 247,294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,833/608,400.84 = 247,294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,833x = 608,400.84 × 247,294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,833x = 150,453,950,335.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,453,950,335.06/440,833
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,294.66

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